S&P
I would say 90% of the time you could guess my favorite skater, I always love the sensitive artists! Michelle, Alexei, Paul and G&G, all are among my favorites of all time. This, for me, is a very different type of question. I have always thought much of B&S, they are very lovely together, they have wonderful artistry. But, overall, I give my slight edge to S/P, especially after their stirring performances in 2001 and 2002. They don't mirror the classic, ageless style of the Russian tradition, but for me, are more the pairs team of today. They are technically powerful and exciting and blend that with moving displays of personal emotion. When they are on and skating great, you can tell it in the way they smile and move, the energy of the program, its pure joy.
This is a very tough decision to make, but I really enjoyed seeing a different type of pair take the spotlight for a while. As for SLC, well, I won't comment on that one! It should have been a close decision and was. That's all that needs to be said.